Junior Chemist

Ammega

City of Beacon (NY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer

Company paid Holidays and Time Off

Wellness Program

Student Loan repayment program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

AMMEGA seeks a Junior Chemist in Beacon, NY to research and improve rubber formulations, test materials, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will report to the Director of Product Engineering and collaborate with manufacturing and quality to meet customer expectations.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering, strong English communication, and a technical background.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Leadership skills and business acumen.
Understanding of cultural differences in global environment.
Technical background in chemistry or polymers.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical point of contact and provide agile responses to questions.
Assist with R&D projects.
Design and develop elastomer materials (NR, SBR, CR, NBR, IIR) and adhesive systems for bonding to fabric substrates.
Utilize lab equipment to fabricate and evaluate developed materials.
Prepare test reports and Product Data Sheets.
Liaise with inter-company departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Respond to regulatory compliance requests (REACH, RoHS, FDA).
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication in English

Leadership skills

Business acumen

Technical background

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are not able to sponsor H1b or any type of work visa.

As a Junior Chemist, you will be responsible for researching and improving rubber formulations, testing, inspecting and improving raw materials used in Chemprene products.In addition, this position is responsible for regulatory compliance reporting.You will report to the Director of Product Engineering. This on-site position is based in Beacon, New York. Salary -$65ooo-$72000

A day in the life of a Junior Chemist can look like

Serves as technical point of contact. Provides agile responses to questions.

Assist with R&D projects

Design and develop elastomer materials (NR, SBR, CR, NBR, IIR) and adhesive systems for bonding to fabric substrates (nylon, polyester, cotton)

Utilize lab equipment and test apparatuses to fabricate and evaluate developed materials.

Perform R&D to evaluate materials and develop Specifications and Process Route Sheets (PRS)

Evaluate physical and chemical properties of new and alternate materials

Prepare test reports and Product Data Sheets

Observe and report on production trials

Assist in solving manufacturing problems to determine root causes

Other projects and duties as assigned.

Liaison with inter-company departments to ensure customer satisfaction in quality, on-time delivery and breadth of product offering

Works closely with manufacturing and ensuring to ensure customer expectations are met regarding product performance

Respond to regulatory compliance requests from our customers, including REACH, RoHS, FDA and others.

We are looking for you to have

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering

Understanding of cultural differences in global environment

Interpersonal skills / good communication in English

Technical background

Excellent leadership skills and Business Acumen

Role model for the Ammega Values

What we offer you

The benefits of working at AMMEGA go beyond the daily work. You will join a world class team and have the opportunity to grow through internal advancement, on-the job training, educational support, and access to a global network.

Other benefits include

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Company paid Holidays and Time Off
Wellness Program
Student Loan repayment program
Tuition Assistance

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually depending on experience.

AMMEGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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